Thomas Frank was intent on implementing a positive culture at Tottenham - having done so at Brentford - which was one of the factors behind the decision to appoint him as Ange Postecoglou's successor.
There have been instances, however, when Frank's efforts to build respectful working conditions for his players and staff were tested.
Towards the start of his reign, Frank dropped a player from Tottenham's starting XI after the squad member reported late for a pre-match meeting and then did not apologise for the indiscretion.
However, after being removed from the team the player did later apologise.
The way Frank handled apparent threats to his authority ultimately impressed some players, who liked the fact there were consequences for below-par behaviour.
An example came when Yves Bissouma was left in London for August's Uefa Super Cup against Paris St-Germain because of persistent lateness.
In recent days, meanwhile, Frank had no intention of stripping Cristian Romero of the captaincy despite the defender's social media outbursts against the club or his red card against Manchester United.
Romero is said to be more difficult to manage around the club's training centre, and it is claimed some players felt the Argentine has been afforded preferential treatment.
When Micky van der Ven and Djed Spence appeared to refuse to shake Frank's hand after the home loss to Chelsea, the manager defused the situation by insisting the players were simply "frustrated" before later revealing they had apologised.
There was always a sense Frank put his players before his own agendas. Certain members of the squad certainly appreciated that.
But that is not to say he left a positive impression on all of them.
In the opening weeks of his reign, some players are believed to have found Frank indecisive.
They were used to Postecoglou's big personality - although the Australian had become increasingly isolated during his final months in charge.
There were consistent reservations about Frank's tactical approach, too: concerns he was not assertive enough in matches and was too focused on adapting to the opposition rather than imposing Spurs' own strengths.
That image of Frank will do little to dispel the narrative the Tottenham job was simply too big for him.